Julia

Profession: Director
Consulting, Mental Health, Oil and Gas, Human Resources
Human resources professional for an oil and gas company. Management experience overseeing a consulting organization in employment law, diversity and inclusion, and affirmative action services.

Interests: Singing, writing, dancing, movies, museums, travel, volunteering, piano, comic conventions, reading

Education: Master of Business Administration
Education
MBA from the University of New Orleans

Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Mental Health
Degree from Liberty University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)

Keagan Mnn

Profession: English Language Teacher

Interests: Linguistics and language learning have been a big interest of mine for many years. I love to socialize, stay fit with weight training and yoga. I take every opportunity to learn about foreign cultures. I enjoying reading and like watching everything from crime series to anime. Music is also a big interest of mine. Oh, and I love to cook!

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and a minor in Spanish Language and Literature.
Training in Speech-Language Therapy (Articulation)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), French (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)

Alex CB

Profession: English Teacher

Interests: Football, running, cycling, coffee, dogs, books, films and good music!

Education: I have an MA International Relations & a BSc Business Management

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Portuguese (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), German (Conversational)

Sonam

Profession: English Teacher (China)
English Language Instruction, Education
Worked with children aged 3 to 13 and taught English language and instruction.

Middle School Teacher (China)
Education, English Language Instruction
Taught Cambridge English and Critical Thinking to grade 7 & 8.

Teacher (Nepal)
Education, English Language Instruction
Responsible for teaching English to classes within the school.

Online English Tutor
Education
Teaching a wide range of English subjects and topics oline to both children and adults.

Interests: A Teacher and an adventurer. My love for travel began in 2015 when I took my first solo backpacking trip to India and my love for teaching began in Nepal. I love being able to explore, meet new people & learn from my journeys. I like to bring my adventures into the classroom and share the excitement with my students. I enjoy hiking in the mountains, reading a book and drinking fresh ground Himalayan coffee. I am currently based in Nepal and have been fortunate to explore many parts of the world.

Education: BA Study of Religion & History
Education
London, UK

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Hindi (Conversational)

George Mercer

Interests: I love all things creative! Being a singer and actor, I really love communicating with different types of people on and off the stage!

My other interests are gaming, sports, travel, investing, and meeting new people.

I currently live in New Zealand

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK)

Marie 723

Profession: Editor
Writing and Journalism, Manufacturing
I worked in the magazine publishing world for many years, where I spent much of my time thinking about the details of English grammar, spelling, usage, idiom, punctuation, and style. So, these are special areas of knowledge for me.

Independent Editor
Writing and Journalism, Marketing
As a freelance editor, I helped clients craft effective written communications, including online content, press releases, and self-published projects. I even edited a romance novel once!

Library Worker, Reference and Research
Government
My work at the public library involved researching resources for patrons. Careful listening and creative thinking were important. While there, I started a twice-monthly ESL conversation circle, and I enjoyed helping people improve their English.

Interests: I am kind, encouraging, and dedicated. I understand that learning a second language is challenging, especially when the language is English! I'm here to help.

Education: BA - English
Writing and Journalism
My coursework included classes in Linguistics and Grammar.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Emily

Profession: ELA
English Language Instruction
VIPKid
Homeschool
Private and volunteer tutoring

Interests: Fun facts! My favorite hobby is reading and I spend most of my time outdoors.

Education: Bachelors Degree
Technology
Information Technology

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Business with Bill

Interests: My name is Bill and I am originally from Scotland and now living on the West Coast of Ireland near Galway. I am a Business Professional with 40 years experience in Retail Management and Customer Service at Director Level in the Furnishing Industry.
NB. STRICTLY NO UNAUTHORISED VIDEO RECORDINGS.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational), German (Conversational)

Teacher Jordan

Profession: Private Tutor
Education
I worked for a year and half as a private tutor working both online and in person. Every subject was covered but we mainly focused on English reading, speaking and writing!

Interests: Hi there!
My name is Jordan and I have been a tutor for two years now. Recently my partner and I converted a Dodge Ram Promaster to use as a way to travel throughout the entire United States, which is probably the coolest thing about me right now! Plus, I have a really incredible dog, Charlie, that absolutely loves to travel! Other than that, I am very passionate about experiencing other cultures, ideas, as a way to connect and learn! I am very thankful to be here and look forward to working with you!

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Communication
Education
University of Louisville

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Amanda A

Profession: Learning Assistant

Interests: Hi! I love playing sports and running. I love animals, especially dogs, and I really like reading sappy romance novels.

Education: Bachelors of Arts, Rutgers University Political Science, and Philosophy

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Igbo (Native), French (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)

Eliza

Profession: I have been a Supervisor at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, I have worked as an Administrative Assistant at a Homecare Agency

Interests: Hello! I'm looking forward to chatting with you and getting to know you. What's a fact you'd like to share about yourself? Here's one about me: I've been told I look very young, but I'm actually 27 years old!

Education: AS in Christian Ministries from Bob Jones University; TEFL/TESOL Certified; Two more years until I have a BA in Studio Art with a special focus in Pottery!

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Kari

Profession: Online ESL teacher
English Language Instruction
Online english teacher to chinese students ages 4-16 since 2018.

Interests: Where have you traveled? Where would you like to go? Let's chat about cuisine, culture, and sightseeing! I also love to read, draw, and skateboard with my dog.

I can help you with vocabulary and comprehension while you read, or we can talk about some of our interests.

I also love music! Let’s compare our favorite songs, and look into the meaning of the lyrics for vocabulary, slang, and grammar!

Come join me for class! :)

Education: Bachelor's degree in English and Education
Education, English Language Instruction
Double major in English and Secondary Education

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

William Newman

Interests: Hello everyone!

My name is Will and one my biggest interests is to travel. Ever since a young age, different countries and cultures have always intrigued me. Also, I love sport! From running to surfing, I just enjoy keeping active!

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Spanish (Basic)

Ashley

Profession: English Instructor- AMIDEAST (Rabat)
English Language Instruction
Taught kids, teens, and adult classes ranging from beginner to intermediate

English Instructor- American Language Center (Casablanca)
English Language Instruction
Taught K12 and adult classes ranging from intermediate to advanced

Resident Director
Education
Responsible for American students studying Arabic through the Arabic Flagship Program; conduct daily operations in Moroccan Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic.

English and Arabic Tutor- Crimson Education
English Language Instruction
Tutor students in Arabic and English

Interests: Hi! My name is Ashley. I hold a bachelor's degree in Music Performance and Arabic, and I am currently a graduate student studying Nutrition and Dietetics.

I have been to more than 20 countries and speak Arabic (MSA), Lebanese Arabic, and Moroccan Darija. As a language learner myself, I understand the challenges that many of us face learning a new language (alongside the hurdles of learning about an entirely new culture). It's my goal to make the process as enjoyable as possible for fellow language learners!

Education: Bachelor of Science
Performing Arts
Bachelor of Science in Music Performance and Arabic

Master of Science
Sports and Athletics
Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics (in progress)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Arabic (Conversational)

Victoria L P

Interests: I enjoy music, reading, and the outdoors. I do not watch a lot of television. I have two small dogs. Not only that, but I was raised around farm animals. I have 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Carmela C.

Profession: Walt Disney World Trainer
Hospitality and Tourism
I would help onboard and teach new cast members from all over the world their role-specific positions.

After-School Teacher
Education
I would help prepare students for tests and assist with homework.

Interests: I like reading, writing, drawing, skateboarding, watching anime with my brothers, and cooking!

Education: TEFL Certificate
Education
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification from the International TEFL Academy

Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Korean (Basic)

Emilian S

Profession: Accountant

Interests: Football (watching and playing), travelling, current events, music and most importantly: spending time with my family.

Education: Degree in Business Organisation from The University of Hertfordshire as well as professional qualification in Accounting.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Italian (Fluent)

John O'Connor

Profession: 10+ years ESL
Education
Teaching ESL in schools and online around the world

Interests: ig: jackjackenglish

Education: Bachelor's Degree Ohio University
Education
History

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Chinese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)

Rita C.

Profession: Teacher of 26 years
Teaching
Experience in teaching children and adults

Interests: Outside of school/word, I enjoy involvement with my church in the Children's Department. I assist with presenting various programs throughout the year. I also like many aspects of theatre, including start to finish production as well as attending a good show. Finally, I have a passion for learning about other languages and cultures.

Education: Master of Education
Education
Major: Teaching Arts

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational)

Adam

Profession: Uber Driver

Interests: I love film, video games, and literature. I listen to a wide variety of music and I specifically love Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. I currently practice Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and am a big fan of MMA. I have been studying Russian for over four years, and am very interested in Russian culture.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and Russian Language from the University of Denver.

TEFL Certification from Accreditat.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Russian (Conversational)